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Mon, Jun 2 @ 6:30pm

A woman and a man gesture off-screen. They stand on a street in front of a fruit stand overflowing with produce.

United Kingdom

Rye Lane

Dir. Raine Allen-Miller |

In this visually vibrant, exhilarating modern romance, a chance meeting between Yas and Dom, two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad breakups, sparks an electrifying day of soul searching in South London. The two form an unlikely connection as they help one another nurse their heartbreak, hoping to restore their faith in love.

Wed, Jun 4 @ 6:30pm

A man and woman sit astride a motorbike. The woman holds on to the man's waist; they both smile.

Germany

From Hilde, With Love In Liebe, Eure Hilde

Dir. Andreas Dresen

Berlin, 1942: Hilde and Hans are madly in love, but amid the passion there is grave danger. Hans becomes involved in the anti-Nazi resistance and, despite huge risks, the pregnant Hilde also decides to join the movement. When she is arrested by the Gestapo and sent to prison, she summons a quiet, inspirational strength and keeps fighting.

Mon, Jun 9 @ 6:30pm

Two men sit in the front of a small car, gazing intently into each other’s eyes. The driver is leaning over slightly.

Taiwan

Silent Sparks Ai Zuo Dai

Dir. Ping Chu

Recently released from prison, Pua returns to the criminal underworld in order to make ends meet. He also sets out in search of his former cellmate, Mi-ji. But life on the outside is more complicated. When their reunion doesn’t go as expected, the two men are forced to navigate a web of conflicting loyalties, obligations, and smoldering desires.

Wed, Jun 11 @ 6:30pm

Two men stand on a narrow street; they look deeply into each other’s eyes. One man has his hand on the other's shoulder.

Italy

Born For You Nata per te

Dir. Fabio Mollo

Luca has long dreamed of becoming a parent. When the newborn Alba, who has Down syndrome, is abandoned at the hospital, Luca is determined to fight against an archaic set of laws and societal expectations for his right, as a gay man, to adopt and care for her. Inspired by true events, this tender tale is a testament to love and family enduring against all odds.

Mon, Jun 16 @ 6:30pm

A man, woman, and boy sit closely together on a couch. A chessboard and the shape of a man are before them.

Hungary

Cream Hab

Dir. Nóra Lakos

When the love of Dora’s life marries a different woman, she turns bitter heartache into sweet confections, opening a bakery that features pastries named for famous Hollywood break-ups. When the shop is threatened with closure, she’s offered a lifeline: a competition with a cash prize for family-run businesses. She has the business, now all she needs is the family.

Wed, Jun 18 @ 6:30pm

A group of five young women sit together in a circle. Two of the women are pointing in different directions.

Spain

The Girls Are Alright Las chicas están bien

Dir. Itsaso Arana

This playful meditation on love, art, and friendship follows a group of women who retreat to an idyllic, sunkissed village to rehearse a play. As they learn their lines and don their costumes, their personal lives—filled with summer flings and long distance loves—and those of their characters begin to merge to form a beguiling and poignant pastiche.

Mon, Jun 23 @ 6:30pm

Two young men stand on the beach, looking at a rainbow rising out of the ocean in front of them.

Argentina

Sublime

Dir. Mariano Biasin

Sixteen-year-old Manuel and best friend Felipe have grown up together and are nearly inseparable. The friends spend long days at the beach, practicing with their fledgling rock band, and flirting with girls. Manuel has been spending time with Azul, but when things threaten to get serious, he begins to see his relationship with Felipe with new eyes.

Wed, Jun 25 @ 6:30pm

A woman in a vibrant red jumpsuit lies back on the hood of a green car next to a mustachioed man wearing a turtleneck.

Canada

The Queen of My Dreams

Dir. Fawzia Mirza |

Azra has built a life for herself in Toronto, worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father unexpectedly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined, from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own coming-of-age in rural Canada.

Wed, Jul 2 @ 6:30pm

A woman in a flowy dress stands knee-deep in the ocean, holding the face of a man in swim trunks.

Australia

Kangaroo Island

Dir. Timothy David

Struggling Hollywood actress Lou (Rebecca Breeds) accepts a ticket from her estranged father and returns home to the ruggedly beautiful Kangaroo Island. Their reconciliation is complicated by the revelation of family secrets and the resurgent fallout of a love triangle. Emotional depth and humor meld to form a stirring portrait of the power and fragility of family.

Mon, Jul 7 @ 6:30pm

A woman grins widely as she leans back over a row of seats to hold a man's face. He looks back stoically.

South Korea

Love in the Big City Daedosiui Salangbeob

Dir. Eon-hee Lee

Roommates Jae-hee, whose devil-may-care attitude and sharp tongue make her the target of vicious gossip, and Heung-soo, who lives in fear of being outed, are both looking for love. The two find strength in their unlikely friendship, but—together or apart—can they survive the emotional whirlwind of modern romance in Seoul?

Wed, Jul 9 @ 6:30pm

A man and woman dressed in cozy sweaters and water boots walk up a creek bed together.

France

Love Affair(s) Les choses qu'on dit, les choses qu'on fait

Dir. Emmanuel Mouret

Daphne and boyfriend François escape to the idyllic French countryside where they are joined by his lovelorn cousin Maxime. François has to rush back to Paris on business, leaving Daphne and Maxime on their own. The two form an instant, intimate connection, and the first of many overlapping love triangles takes form in this quintessential French comedy-romance.

Mon, Jul 14 @ 6:30pm

A woman and man sit closely on the ledge of a barred window. She holds his hand, and they gaze into each other’s eyes.

Mexico

I Dream in Another Language Sueño en otro idioma

Dir. Ernesto Contreras

Martín, a young linguist, travels into the jungles of Mexico in hopes of documenting Zikril, a language in peril. The language’s last two surviving speakers, Evaristo and Isauro, haven’t spoken to one another in over 50 years. As he attempts to reconcile the two in order to record their speech, Martín uncovers the heartbreaking history of their bitter feud.

Wed, Jul 16 @ 6:30pm

A mustachioed man and a shorter woman stand side by side. Both are sharply dressed.

Colombia

Salvador

Dir. César Heredia

1985. Bogotá. A pall of paranoid insecurity hangs over the capital city, where tailor Salvador leads a solitary life. His quiet routine is shattered by the arrival of Isabel, the new elevator operator in his building. The two embark on an awkward love affair until jealousy and suspicion (as family members start disappearing) begin to cloud his judgment.

Wed, Jul 23 @ 6:30pm

A young man with Down syndrome poses in front of a large, lit-up yellow and green star.

The Netherlands

Jippie No More!

Dir. Margien Rogaar

Jaap Peter, a lively 16-year-old boy, eagerly prepares for his older sister’s wedding at their grandfather’s country home. As the family rallies together to create the perfect celebration, Jaap Peter falls in love for the first time. When he realizes the girl of his dreams is smitten with his younger sister, he must rediscover his footing in the family and in the world.

Wed, Jul 30 @ 6:30pm

A man alone in the dark, his face illuminated by a bright light. He holds a receiver to his face as he gazes into the light.

Ukraine

U Are the Universe TY - KOSMOS!

Dir. Pavlo Ostrikov

When the Earth is destroyed by war, an astronaut believes he is the last living human in the universe. His solitary existence is interrupted, though, when he receives a signal from another ship—another astronaut is alive and adrift in space. The two form an instant connection over the radio, and embark on a harrowing journey across the cosmos and toward one another.

Mon, Aug 4 @ 6:30pm

A man stands, turned away from a framed painting depicting the back of a man's head looking at another back of a man's head.

Japan

A Man Aru otoko

Dir. Kei Ishikawa

Recently divorced, Rie finds a new lease on life when she remarries the loving—if enigmatic—Daisuke. When Daisuke dies tragically, Rie begins to realize that she hardly knew the man she married. With the help of attorney Kido, she embarks on a sprawling investigation to uncover the true identity of the man she loved in this mesmerizing, noir-inflected mystery.

Wed, Aug 6 @ 6:30pm

Two women sitting on a couch in a bridal shop. One woman holds a glass of champagne; the other has her arms folded.

Ireland

A Date for Mad Mary

Dir. Darren Thornton |

Released after a short stint in prison, Mary finds everything and everyone around her changed. Her best friend Charlene is engaged, but, convinced she’ll never find a date, refuses Mary a “plus one” at the wedding. Incensed, Mary sets out to prove Charlene wrong… but is she? A tough and tender comedy about friendship, first love, and finding your true self.

Mon, Aug 11 @ 6:30pm

A young woman and young man stand in a walled garden under a tree. She watches him standing with his hands in his pockets.

India

The Umesh Chronicles

Dir. Pooja Kaul

Rahda, a 12-year-old girl growing up in a privileged, middle class home in the 1980s, is surrounded by family, books, and music. She has limited contact with Sundar, a boy who works for her family but whose presence opens her eyes. At once intimate and epic, this coming-of-age drama is a tender portrait of familial love and personal growth in a changing society.

Wed, Aug 13 @ 6:30pm

An older man with a beard stands with his mouth agape and head tilted back. A woman stands next to him doing the same.

Switzerland / Belgium

Last Dance

Dir. Delphine Lehericey

Recently widowed at 75, Germain is struggling with solitude and overwhelmed by his anxious, overbearing children’s constant worry. Craving escape and determined to honor a long-kept promise to his late wife, he secretly takes her place in a contemporary dance troupe. Last Dance is a deeply-felt, tenderhearted portrait of enduring love.

Mon, Aug 18 @ 6:30pm

Two professionally dressed women walk side by side along the Chicago River. They each hold burritos wrapped in foil.

United States

Olympia

Dir. Gregory Dixon

Chicago’s own McKenzie Chinn stars as a struggling artist, navigating work and romance in the Windy City. When her boyfriend asks her to drop everything and move cross-country, she soon discovers that she might be the biggest obstacle to her own happiness. Featuring a revelatory central performance, Olympia is a sensitive look at the challenges of embracing adulthood.

Wed, Aug 20 @ 6:30pm

A blonde woman with her hair and makeup done up sits forlornly on a swing with her head leaned against the chain.

Sweden

Swoon Eld & lågor

Dir. Måns Mårlind & Björn Stein

A timeless tale of bitter family rivalries and forbidden love takes new form in this wondrous musical fantasy. 1940 Stockholm. John and Ninni—both heirs to their families’ competing amusement parks—fall hard for each other amidst the whirling world they inhabit. Can their love survive generations of animosity, nasty pranks, and an encroaching war?